Tag Archives: Nature

WHAT CAN I SAY IN FIVE MINUTES?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by elainedanforth

What can I say in just five short minutes? Why comes the punishment down on one who is innocent? It’s an imperfect world. . . yet, we all must live in it. Though the surface shows bare, there’s actually riches … Continue reading →

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WHEN YOU PLANT A LITTLE SEED

Posted on February 8, 2017 by elainedanforth

When you plant a little seed, there is no knowing of the plan for what it will grow up to be. But, plant it, feed it give it water, light and love, wait for the rain, keep watch through drought … Continue reading →

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IF A TREE FALLS IN THE WOOD

Posted on October 18, 2016 by elainedanforth

If a tree falls in the wood, and no one’s there to hear, does it really make a sound?– The question’s more or less profound. But fall it does– though not one human body knows. And, either way, it’s just … Continue reading →

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A CORNER TO HANG YOUR HAT

Posted on August 12, 2016 by elainedanforth

To find a corner where you can hang your hat– well, yes, for our kind, there is much good in that. And even, a steady place you can call home, and a person or people you feel deep are your … Continue reading →

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BE WHO YOU ARE

Posted on June 25, 2016 by elainedanforth

Be who you are. Otherwise, your signal shrinks and fades, and can’t transmit to breach the distance, and then, your light and simply even your existence may lurk unknown to the heart of your protective, from-the-heavens, loving, lucky star. . … Continue reading →

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SOCIAL MEDIUM

Posted on March 22, 2016 by elainedanforth

Social. . . a number? . . . or a URL? Was not an erstwhile social circuit, when people danced, played tennis, cards, or golf, or maybe even cricket? Like, somewhere at some grand old church, or at a party … Continue reading →

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THE UPWARD BURST OF SPRING!

Posted on March 19, 2016 by elainedanforth

A slice of life. . . The upward bursting into spring! Well, for a wild weed, it’s easy– just what nature brings– But, for a world that’s grown from cultivated seed, that wants to keep things civilized, the rush of … Continue reading →

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LIFE: WALKING THE WALK

Posted on January 20, 2016 by elainedanforth

Life. Walking the walk. Stalking the light through deep winter, not always knowing the day from the night, the night from the day. . . But, to wind and to turn like an unfettered stream is the natural way. . … Continue reading →

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STEADY AS YOU GO

Posted on September 12, 2015 by elainedanforth

Steady! Be who you are. . . Do what you do. . . If you let it be as it was meant, and don’t obstruct your very good and natural self, you will for sure come through. . . to … Continue reading →

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A GOOD DAY TO CHEW

Posted on June 2, 2015 by elainedanforth

Chewsday. Each Tuesday’s a good day to chew, with worldwide fellows who’ve set aside this day to chew with you. So, when you go to grab your food, pause to remember– God made you, and saw that you were good, … Continue reading →

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